Joining 7./Gren.Rgt.G.D.
Thank you for inquiring about membership in the Grossdeutschland Living History Reenactment Group. We are a dedicated organization of military historians recreating the time period between 1939-1945. Our membership currently includes participants living in the states of CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA and in Canada.
Grossdeutschland is by far one of the oldest World War II reenactment units with over 45 years of experience in living history interpretation. Our unit has participated in living history displays throughout the eastern United States to include those done at air shows, museums, historic landmarks, and military installations.
Our unit has won numerous awards and accolades from prestigious institutions such as the Aberdeen Proving Grounds (MD), Ft. Indiantown Gap (PA), Jamestown Historical Foundation (VA), Picatinny Arsenal (NJ), and West Point Military Academy (NY).
In addition, our members organize and attend battle reenactments, volunteer with period restoration projects, and educate the general public on life in the German army of WWII. We pride ourselves in the fact that we are authentic in all aspects of this hobby, constantly upgrading our individual and collective unit impressions. We do so by setting some of the highest standards in this hobby in regards to our uniform presentation, unit drill, field tactics, and where possible, the German language.
The one thing that separates us from other German reenactment units is that we focus our efforts on a unit impression, not an individual one. Through this, we believe that we can best represent the German army as it were during the tumultuous days of World War II. Currently we have a growing and stable membership base of over 100 people on the East Coast.
If you are interested in being part of 7te Kompanie, then the first step is to email our recruitment officer:
What are we all about?
- Depicting the common German soldier.
- A non-political based membership.
- Full compliance with weapons safety standards.
What are the costs involved?
- $40 annual dues
- $75 Recruitment package
- $15-20 Field kitchen per event (If used)
- Your own travel for events
- The cost of your basic kit
Buying the Right Items
New and prospective members are encouraged to BUY NOTHING until they have spoken with an Alte Hase about where to obtain the correct equipment.
Getting Equipped
Members of Grossdeutschland maintain one of the hobby’s most strict guidelines with regard to uniform accuracy and historical impression. As a member of Grossdeutschland, you are required to have the basic layout of equipment that all German soldiers of World War II were issued. Knowledge of the German army’s drill, tactics, and lifestyle is also needed, although much of this is acquired from interacting with “Alte Hasen” (old hands) who are long-term members of our unit. A thorough understanding of the German language is not required although many of our members speak basic, intermediate, and fluent German.
If you purchase something before becoming a member, there is no guarantee that your item can be used within the Grossdeutschland unit. All personal items and uniform articles must meet our unit guidelines for historical accuracy. There are no exceptions.
Members of Grossdeutschland have a field impression, a camp impression, and a barracks impression. Every member is required to add to these impressions by having certain items that are sanctioned by the unit.
